Ilhéus to Itabaiana is about 395 road miles (635 km): roughly 9 h 47 min at the wheel if you don't stop.
- Level 4: Do Not Travel in Brazil: informal housing developments (favelas, vilas, comunidades or conglomerados).
Full advisory: Brazil. Advisory issued: Brazil August 31, 2026; checked October 10, 2026.
On the roads, the State Department says:
- Brazil: “Drivers must have their daytime running lights on during the day and headlights on at night on Federal Highways.”
| Distance | 395 mi (635 km) |
|---|---|
| Driving time, no stops | 9 h 47 min |
| Main roads, in order | BA-001 → BR-242 → BR-420 → BR-101 → SE-285 → SE-170 |
| States on the route | Bahia, Sergipe |
| Fuel estimate (car at 25 mpg) | about 15.8 gal; actual use varies by vehicle and traffic |
| Stops listed below | 5 |
What the drive from Ilhéus to Itabaiana is like
BA-001 (150 mi) and BR-101 (143 mi) carry about 74% of the 395 miles. It runs through 2 states: Bahia, Sergipe. Of the 5 stops listed below, 1 are within a mile of the road.
Ilhéus to Itabaiana: the road sequence
| Road | Route miles (from–to) | Length, mi | State |
|---|---|---|---|
| local roads | 0–1 | 1 | |
| BA-001 | 1–151 | 150 | Bahia |
| local roads | 151–161 | 10 | Bahia |
| BR-242 | 161–167 | 6 | Bahia |
| connecting roads | 167–168 | 1 | Bahia |
| BR-420 | 168–189 | 21 | Bahia |
| connecting roads | 189–192 | 3 | Bahia |
| BR-101 | 192–335 | 143 | Bahia, Sergipe |
| SE-285 | 335–357 | 22 | Sergipe |
| SE-170 | 357–393 | 36 | Sergipe |
| local roads | 393–395 | 2 | Sergipe |
- Mile 316 of this route: Bahia → Sergipe (state line)
Breaking up the drive: stops between Ilhéus and Itabaiana
- Right off the route (under 1 mile): Conjunto Urbanístico e Paisagístico da Cidade de São Félix (mile 189)
- Nature and outdoors: Serra do Conduru State Park (mile 23)
- Museums and history: Convent and Church of Saint Anthony (mile 109), Engenho de Baixo (mile 143), Engenho Vitória (mile 185), Conjunto Urbanístico e Paisagístico da Cidade de São Félix (mile 189)
Serra do Conduru State Park
Serra do Conduru State Park in Bahia protects a stretch of Atlantic Forest that is regenerating after damage caused by human activity.
Convent and Church of Saint Anthony
Consecrated in 1650, the Convent and Church of Saint Anthony in Cairu, Bahia, is a 17th-century Catholic complex whose construction likely began early that century.
Engenho de Baixo
Engenho de Baixo is a building in the municipality of Aratuípe, Bahia, believed from its architecture to have been built in the early 19th century.
Engenho Vitória
On the banks of the Paraguaçu River in the countryside of Cachoeira, Bahia, Engenho Vitória is a sugarcane mill founded in the 19th century.
Conjunto Urbanístico e Paisagístico da Cidade de São Félix
Protected by Brazil's national heritage institute IPHAN since 2012, this urban and landscape ensemble covers the historic buildings of São Félix, a town in Bahia.
More drives to Itabaiana
- Aracaju to Itabaiana
- Salvador to Itabaiana
- Arapiraca to Itabaiana
- Garanhuns to Itabaiana
- Caruaru to Itabaiana
- Vitória de Santo Antão to Itabaiana
From Ilhéus to other places in Brazil
- Ilhéus to Santo Antônio de Jesus
- Ilhéus to Alagoinhas
- Ilhéus to Praia do Forte
- Ilhéus to Lagarto
- Ilhéus to Paulo Afonso
Frequently asked questions
How long does it take to drive from Ilhéus to Itabaiana?
About 9 h 47 min of driving without stops, over 395 miles.
What is the driving distance from Ilhéus to Itabaiana?
About 395 miles (635 km) on the Wayro route. Other map services may show a few miles more or less, depending on where they start and end in each city.
Is it safe to drive from Ilhéus to Itabaiana?
The U.S. State Department rates Brazil Level 2: Exercise Increased Caution. Read the full advisory before you go.
What roads does the drive from Ilhéus to Itabaiana use?
In order: BA-001, BR-242, BR-420, BR-101, SE-285 and SE-170. The road-by-road table above shows the route miles for each one.
Where can you stop on the way from Ilhéus to Itabaiana?
Closest to the road: Engenho de Baixo (historic estate, mile 143, 2 mi from the route); Engenho Vitória (historic estate, mile 185, 1 mi from the route); Conjunto Urbanístico e Paisagístico da Cidade de São Félix (historic site, mile 189, 0.2 mi from the route). All stops are described above.
How we put this guide together
Wayro calculates the route from OpenStreetMap road data; mile numbers are positions along this route, not highway markers, and "from the route" distances are straight-line, so the real detour depends on access roads. Stops are chosen from parks, natural sites, museums, historic sites and attractions close to the route: at least one strong stop for each stretch of the drive, then the best-known places nearest the road, up to nine in all. Places that are closed, private or not open to visitors are removed. Place descriptions are written by the Wayro team from official park, museum, tourism and government websites and other published sources. Safety levels and entry rules were checked against the U.S. Department of State on October 10, 2026. Conditions change, so check the linked sources before you travel.
Route data © OpenStreetMap contributors.